Category Archives: 2012
The tragedy in Newtown calls us to defend the defenseless
At this point, we don’t know all the details, but we don’t really need to know. Suffice it to say that at least 26 people are dead, including 18 children, from an elementary school shooting this morning in Newtown, Connecticut. … Continue reading
Why I’m still proud to be a Republican
I’m used to losing despite my best efforts. I drafted a really good fantasy football team this year, and was positive that I could brawl with the boys. However, as luck would have it, my players have been injured or … Continue reading
Donuts and education (because everything’s better with sugar, amirite?)
Suppose you own a donut shop. You serve donuts to tons of people, and everyone is smarter, happier and better-looking because of your donuts. (I have it on good authority that donuts can indeed perform these miraculous feats. I have … Continue reading
California Voting Guide: Proposition 38 and 39
(References for my voting guide pieces can be found here, and will be updated periodically.) I lumped both of these together because they are both tax initiatives and so you know how I’m going to vote already. Prop 38 taxes … Continue reading
Callifornia Voting Guide: Proposition 37
(References for my voting guide pieces can be found here, and will be updated periodically.) Prop 37: Genetically engineered food labeling initiative. Did you know that watermelon are not naturally seedless? Guess what? Neither are grapes. Heirloom tomatoes are called … Continue reading
California Voting Guide: Proposition 36
(References for my voting guide pieces can be found here, and will be updated periodically.) Prop 36: Lessens the severity of the three strikes law. This is another dumb law benefiting people who break the law. I actually heard a … Continue reading
California Voting Guide: Proposition 35
(References for my voting guide pieces can be found here, and will be updated periodically.) Proposition 35: Stiffer penalties for human trafficking. I think it’s funny that the same people who are wringing their hands over the “injustice” of the … Continue reading
California Voting Guide: Proposition 34
(References for my voting guide pieces can be found here, and will be updated periodically.) Proposition 34: Repeals death penalty in California. The proponents of this law have declared that repealing the death penalty saves money, because litigation costs and … Continue reading
Five reasons why Hurricane Sandy proves my conservative point
As a life-long West Coaster, I’ve felt removed from Sandy’s devastation. I’ve never experienced a hurricane or tornado, and I’ve never been to New York or New Jersey. But this morning I saw a video of Governor Chris Christie comforting … Continue reading
California Voting Guide: Proposition 33
(References for my voting guide pieces can be found here, and will be updated periodically.) Proposition 33: Auto insurance companies prices based on driver’s history of insurance coverage. This one is dumb, since I don’t know why California is in … Continue reading